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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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